Kathleen Boutot has over 30 years of experience in benefits and compensation analysis. She has successfully converted multiple companies' performance management, health plans, and wellness programs. She is proficient in HR systems and compliance with regulations. Currently seeking a position utilizing her expertise in designing and implementing competitive benefits programs.

1. Kathleen M. Boutot
59 Ponemah Hill Road, Bldg. 1-204
Milford, NH 03055
Cell: (603)204-3879
Kathymb2@comcast.net
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION ANALYST
Dedicated and detailed-oriented professional with background in benefits management and compensation
initiatives, providing cost effective programs designed to attract and retain top talent. Exceptional ability to
organize, set priorities and complete multiple projects within established deadlines. Collaborative partner with
strong analytic skills and effective communication in establishing successful partnerships with all levels
of organization.
Demonstrated Competencies
 Successfully converted performance management program to competencies and goals-based automated
system; introduced systems and pay-for-performance philosophy to executive management. Created
employee/management training and communication plans for implementation at local site. Program
subsequently adopted by corporate U.S. operations.
 Established new employee benefit programs, including welfare and defined benefit/contribution plans, as a
result of company buy-out. Exercised significant role in development of new plans; requiring close
collaboration with coverage providers and corporate legal counsel, including design of plans and
documents. Successfully implemented all plans, including all plan documents in compliance with
governing laws and regulations, within the first year.
 Converted from managed-care to consumer-driven health plan philosophy as a result of corporate-wide
initiative for site. Introduced new plans to employees and management through instructive presentations,
and development of educational material, including data supporting necessity for conversion to consumer-
driven philosophy.
 Led site in conversion from activities-based to outcomes-based wellness philosophy, creating program
informational material and employee communication plan (used corporate-wide), resulting in improved
employee satisfaction with program requirements.
Professional Experience
Elbit Systems of America, Merrimack, NH 2005 - 2015
Owned by Elbit Systems Ltd., international leading provider of high-performance products and system solutions
with operations in New Hampshire, Alabama, Florida, Texas and Virginia.
Senior Benefits and Compensation Analyst
Provided analytic and administrative function to develop, implement, manage and administer benefits and
compensation programs and policies. Responsible for corporate performance management program, including
system configuration, maintenance, employee/management training.
 Designed, evaluated and modified benefits programs/policies to ensure current, compliant and competitive.
 Performed feasibility studies, analysis, and surveys ensuring programs aligned with market trends.
 Researched, interpreted and ensured compliance with federal and state regulations including HIPAA,
COBRA, ACA and FMLA. Managed New Hampshire Workers’ Compensation program.
 Administered benefit plans including medical/wellness program, dental, life insurance, flexible spending
accounts, health savings accounts, section 125 plan, short and long-term disability insurance, defined
contribution and defined benefit plans. Managed corporate executive 409a plan for all locations.
 Coordinated company-wide employee meetings, open enrollments, annual biometric screenings, flu shot
clinics. Provided guidance/advice to other locations’ Human Resources staff.
 Managed actuaries, vendors and legal counsel for Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan Form
5500's and nondiscrimination testing for welfare, defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Point of
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2. contact for defined benefit/contribution plan nondiscrimination and accounting audits.
Kollsman, Inc., Merrimack, NH 1985 - 2005
Leading manufacturer of avionics, electro-optic systems for commercial, military markets and medical
instruments systems contractor.
Benefits and Compensation Analyst, 2005
Promoted into position, performing professional level analytic and administrative functions to develop,
implement, manage/administer company benefits and compensation programs and policies.
Benefits and Compensation Administrator, 1994 - 2005
Promoted into position to provide benefits service and assistance in interpreting benefits and compensation
guidelines and policies. Administer benefit programs in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Senior Personnel Assistant, 1985 - 1994
Personnel Assistant - Benefits
Responsible for organizing and processing benefits information and providing benefits service to employees.
Education & Certification
Human Resources Management Certification Curriculum, Nashua Community College
 Business Law
 Principles of Management
 Labor Relations Management
 Human Resources Management
Professional Development
Lockton Dunning: Health Reform and Compliance, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA Reporting
Ceridian: ACA, COBRA, Employee/Manager Self-Service, Benefits Open Enrollment
SAP SuccessFactors: Human Capital Management, Performance Management, Business Intelligence, Reporting,
Analysis and Design, Succession Planning
Institute for Personal Development: Benefits & the Law
Lorman: Workers Compensation Law Seminars/Workshops
New Hampshire Department of Labor: Labor Laws Seminars
Sheehan Phinney: Annual Employment Law Update Seminars
Uhas Computer Training, LLC: Basic/Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel
New Horizons: Basic/Advanced Microsoft Excel
Human Resource Affiliations/Memberships
Human Resources Association of Greater Concord
Greater Nashua Human Resources Association
New Hampshire Employee Benefits Council
Manchester Area Human Resources Association
Southern New Hampshire Survey Group
New England Employee Benefits Council
Society for Human Resource Management
Computer Skills
Ceridian Human Resources Information System
Success Factors Performance Management System
Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
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